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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04
About the maddest woman in tn

About the maddest woman in the
world is the one that has a gas stove
that springs leak somewhere so she
cannot use 1t. There Is lady in New
ton who has lately had gas stove put
into her kitchen and who of course dis
carded the old fashioned stove altogeth-
er. 1t worked beautifully and she never
missed an opportunity to boast Of its
excellent qualities. The other day
though, leak was sprung somewhere
and when she went to light the stove up
it didn't go. What to do she didn't
know. The old stove was thrown away
and her boarders were clamoring for
bread, so she had to 20 out among her
neighbors to do her cooking. On one
neighbor' s stove she made her coffee,
on another the potatoes were boiled
and on another the old hens were fried.
1t was a comical sight to see her and
her daughters come pouring in from
their neighbors, laden with pans, coffee
pots and kettles, but then you know
things will not always RIM smoothly
in the best regulated families.
The recuperative power of Kansas is
also wonderful. The state has under
gone almost countless disasters, yet
there is not to-day member of the
union more robust, prosperous and
hopeful. The child has already been
born that will see 100000 people
occupying state where in 1880 fam
inc stalked through village and country
place, and the people were begging for
bread.-St. Joseph Gazette.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04
Fourteen Years i'm q Well.

OMAHA. NEB.-Fourteen years ago
Mrs. Iden, living on what is known as
the A. L. Morris farm, in Dallas town
ship, dropped ball of butter in the
we'll. 1t went to the bottom, 40 feet
below the surface, turned upside down
and rested on a board, where it remain
ed until one day last week, the flow Of
water into the well having been so
great that all attempts to clean it out
until the recent drouth were futile.
When the well-cleaners reached the
bottom they found the ball of butter,
and on bringing it to the surface, the
color was found to be as perfect as on
the day it was dropped into the well.
There was no rancid or other offensive
smell about it. When an attempt was
made to cut it, however, it was found
to be tough and to have a body very
much like cheese. The strangest part
of it is that when set out in the sun
with the thermometer at 80, it showed
no signs of melting.
A farmer in Waubunsee county has
kept record of the growth of forest
trees that he had planted on his farm.
1t may prove of interest to others and
help them in determining what kind of
trees it is best to cultivate in Kansas,
so VIC give it below.
Trees Inches.
Catalpa, shoots from year old trees. .........72
Cottonwood, shoots from6 year old trees. ..... Y
Red elm, shoots from year old trees So
Box elder, shoots from1 year old trees ........36
Japan mulberry, shoots from year old trees. AZ
Common mulberry, shoots from year old trees. SO
Lombardy poplar, shoots from year old trees 81
Russian mulberry, shoots from year old trees. SO
Walnut, shoots from year old trees ...........42
White willow, shoots from year old trees. Sc
Silver leaf poplar shoots from three year old trs IS
Honey locust, shoots from year old trees. %
Linn or bass, shoots from twoyear old trees 30
Mock orange, shoots from. ....................54
Hop tree, shoots from
Smoke tree, shoots from.
E. R. Cherry, shoots from. Observation-Disclosures. LBS
Apple tree, shoots firm. ........... ........2
Budded peach, shoots from. .....................S
Wild goose plumb, shoots from. ................30
L. B. DeJersey pear, shoots from :. .....-....3 30
Siberian crab, shoots from. ...................25
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04
PIONEER LOAN AND TRUST co.

If you want to secure a loan Of money on real es-
tate, at low rates, money ready when papers are
made out, call on the Pioneer Loan and Trust Co.,
of Dodge City. B. F. MILTON, Secy.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04

The Missouri river is doing fearful
damage In Galloway county 1t is said
that hundreds of acres of farm land are
being washed away daily. Farm houses.
barns, grain and fences are being moved
back out of the path of the river. In
Perry county the farmers have an or
ganization for the protection of land
against the encroachments of the river
and last season they reclaimed several
thousand acres by each farmer turning
out and working few days in behalf
Of the common cause.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04
SCIRRHUS CANCER

The untold benefit have received nom the ~ o.
leads acknowledge it, virtues and recommend q ~
who suffering with humors. year ago this 3ul1
the company in Atlanta Ca couceulng aeaneey
that had troubled two three years past which
had been increasing in size and redness quite rapy
three months preceding that letter. had hard o. 10
wonderful cures Of Swfs Specific and resolved III T.
commenced taking in April 1854 ny general health Was
much improved yet the Cancer which No heeast
continued to slowly, but surely When wrote IN
July last received treatise blood and afn diseases
with advice to keep up the g. q did - n bench
grew and became quite heavy, also vy daxk and anZ
M Hnt tne miodie o DecemDef Wnen IeIs tnas
expectations commenced TO ooso little bloody substance
and in week IL seemed break. opening
and dschargng Quantities Of almost black thick blood
continued discharge less and lea healing around the
edges until Februa when Il was entirely healed up snd
owe life to its virtues. Ny wonder and mira
Gle to all In and about this community 1Wh could tel
everybody Of the benefits and induce an WhO
suffer from Sw1fts Specific tWO0y.nvo
old, and health improved that feel Batter
July 1s 1ss "00-' ~>---''''' 1''-'''- ~" -
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04

Wallace county is the only unorgani-
zed county in Kansas for census taker
has not been appointed, under the law
providing for the organization of new
counties. Wallace, however claims to
organized, although the supreme court
has recently decided that it is not. and
this decision undoubtedly covers every
point that is likely to be raised. Wal
lace was organized ten or twelve wears
ago then disorganized bv an act of the
Legislature, aud a recent supreme court
decision sustains this acclaimed Chro-
noscope.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04

Philadelphia Call: "Woman is dis
playing remarkable aptitude for taking
care of HERSELF says an exchange.
What Is wanted is no so much wo-
man who can take care of herself as
one who can in addition, take care of a
husband and several children in fairly
good style.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-08-04
Western Kansas.

The truth sometimes slips out sun
beknownst.' The Kansas City Times
is very chary about giving praise to
Kansas unless paid for it, Often it in
dulges in rude gibes at our towns, our
people and our laws. But occasional
ly a correspondent of that paper gets
in good word for our state. In the
issue of the 21st, a correspondent at
Tribune, Greeley county, has this to
say Of the western part of the state:
Western Kansas will, without doubt,
in time be found to be the most popu-
lous and prosperous portion of this
great state. Nowhere in the west are
better opportunities offered for money
making than in what was once known
as a portion of the great American
desert, but which is now beautiful
expanse OF country of boundless posi-
blllltles. 10 say that this section is
settling up rapidly is but telling a SOL
emn truth. The land is as rich as any
in Kansas, and it will grow anything.
As for rain. western Kansas now re-
ceives its full quota, in fact for two
years past it has been experiencing a
heavier rainfall than eastern Kansas.
Last Saturday l was caught In the
heaviest rain have seen in the eigh-
teen years have lived in the Sunfower
state. The foodgates of heaven seemed
to have opened up and the water came
down in perfect sheets and torrents
1t continued this way for fully an hour,
and then the sky cleared up and the
sun came out again in all its radiant
beauty, making perfect day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

Mr.. Nathan Shaw has sold out his span
Of horses, cart and goods to J. ID. Har-
rinyton who will soon take Mr.. Shaw's
place on the road. Mr.. Shaw has been
very much out of health all winter, and
though somewhat improved, is not able 10
resume his wholesale business on the road
this spring.
Our district school begins the spring
term to-day to be taught by Miss Louisa
Hawkins, of Sullivan.
Schooner Vixen, Capt. Hammond, ar
rived from Rockland the Pend, and reports
wood very low there, the harbor being full
of wood coasters from Nova Scotia which
COMPLETELY glut the market for wood
our coasters will have to seek other bust
ness till the market there improves.
Our turn for the mumps came along last
week. number of cases being on the
docket, "or jaws rather.
There is a prospect of some buildings
going to be built here this season. Mr.
George Shaw will build cottage near his
father Part of the lumber is already on
the spot. And there are also to be other
improvements in our village. Capt
Tracy gave his store new coat of paint
last week.
Four men between the ages of forty and
sixty causually met at Mr.. Nathan Shaw's
a short time ago, and on comparing notes
it was found that neither of the four ever
used any tobacco in any form, or ever
drank any liquor of any kind or ever
used any profane language, which speaks
well for the four at least. whether four
more can be found or not.
April %.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

in his forthcoming article Oh Pharaoh,
in the MAY Century, Professor }. A. Paine
(who will be remembered as the identlher OF
Mt. Pisgah) advances the novel theory that
Rameses the Great married his own daughter,
the patroness of Moses. 1t has been held by
some authorities that this "Pharaoh's daugh-
ter" was the child of Seti L., who preceded
Rame ses the Great. and that in uniting herself
TO Rameses she married her own brother
Professor Paine, however. points out indics-
ton. and evidence proving that she was not
the daughter, but the granddaughter OF seti'
and that she married her own father.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28


i liz Il, an. a.. ,., $3.50
given here vas ~ Aarl"> T.. FeaN""F'
ESQ "cIlt>LAE rn'1'd- ~ - =
>uhJ"c' Ne 'A.! b'S i'1N VIZ W!
ABLY handled ~ tAe I'aAtT, "hg nlt'I
genera appAcauoh. nthrN " ali btt'"ti
was taken i"r NJ 'duil boE ne TT -
Becch"r was glanced at ms MERITS *,
tollcd ami faihncN excused rTh'ra'
Grant was also ai'uied I" ~ ''luh'iS ~
Good 9u"y,'' i"' ny ~
"eHt 1911, raI i, No. ,hn, srntber wi,,cr
!. l'ie -n.i"'
lll'H pc 'oii'iNu'o
About twenty-five hand' are no" engaged
IN the sardlne FACTORY making can &C.
preparatory Tor summer "nrh. SAWYER
Rowe at nc factory on inc easl 0i"e
u the river, nave punt a iafse shed ana
will have much better chance TOT ihtr
work than they had heretofore puI 'nt
fish must come or 'hat business VIII ne
dull LohNter- nave G"' 20 pe oiie ai't
naI4 ll'n.9 ~ - $50 Nh onI orny,n
,,,,,cb thror1h the winter II /. A very
I,.rd and sometimes dangerou. business.
Tast weal We heard of a drowning acct
dent that happened at Jonesport while
man was pulling lobster pots. and ye,fer-
day young man oy the ha,iIc u
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

Mrs. Eliza \ Joy has returned from htr
visit to New York and Boston she visit
q her sister Mrs.. Clarinda Mead formerly
some l6 or y wears ana it must have been
4 very happy meeting after 81 long a time
n,, u,n,1a, -. i.,h ;,., ,h.r. "a. a
,.,,..,i,.;,i., ,nat,., q, E,j,or4 Nnr-i.. M
,.,,.,,j,l, nah. ,rrv MN dance and
.,,,.,ar NJ. f,,,-,1i INA ~, C,bar,ns Mn
s,,t,ar Of Eil.xortL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
Life and Work Of Henry Ward Beecher.



Thomas " knox'- Life and Work OF Hen
nv Ward Bcccher' has already taken rank As
the standard Life Of this famous man ltiss
complete. impartial and authentic record Of
Mr.. Beccher', public career and private life
from the cradle 10 the grave.
II tells Of hi- birthplace and early home; Of
hi boy hood and youth; how be contemplated
running away to aud the preparations he
made for it Of hi, college daN- and the pranks
he played; OF hi marriage; Of his work a.
country minister: OF hi labor- for tho down
trudden slave: Of his art as preacher: Of his
power AS an orator; OF his WORK in England
during our civil war; OF his editorial and polit-
zeal work; OF Plymouth Church. OF The great
scandal and the charges made by Theodore
Triton: Of the memorable trial that followed;
Of his travei. in Europe; OF his Illness. death.
etc
The suthor narratts Mr.. Beechers struggles
and experiences while poor country minis
ter. when biz entire income was less than
three hundred dollars per annum. part Of
N which was paid in corn, potstoes, and other
products OF the soil. He tells how at this
period In his life. when an increasing family
compelled him to build larger house TO live
in, he hauled the log himself. and his neigh
bor- aided him 10 put it up. The whitewash
and paint he applied himself. He chopped the
wood, drew the water. peeled the potatoes,
cooked the food. served it, washed the dishes
ana cleaned up the house. He performed all
these duties and yet rode twenty miles through
the wood, and across the prairie TO the log
,cAool-house in which religious service was
held. preached. rode back again, cooked the
dinner. preached in hi own church. returned
10 nurse his sick wife and attend to the chill
dren: cot the supper. and spent the evening in
his own praycr-mceting.
i i, the cheapest book We have seen in many
Il day, and is one Of the best. See that your
book contains the name Of Thomas V, Knox
on the title page and you will -et altogether
the best and cheapest Life of Henry Ward
Bcecher Price $500.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
.Commander-in-Chi Fairchild of the

-Commander-in-C Chief Fairchild of the
Grand Army of the Republic has issued his
general orders for the observance of Mem
orial Day, Incorporating therein the or
ders issued by the late Gen. John A. Lo-
gan in 1865. 1t was nineteen years ago
that Gen. Logan, then Commander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army, issued general
orders, setting apart May 80, and suggest
ing that it should be consecrated to the
memory of the fallen soldiers of the ma
ton. In those orders General Logan APP
pealed to the members of the Grand Army
to gather around the sacred remains of
their dead comrades land garland the pas
Sionless mounds above them with the
choicest flowers of springtime.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
Arb3r Day.

The establishment Of Arhor Day in this
country dates back. We think, about fifteen
wears. Nebraska being the first State to
provide by law for its establishment, and
to the Governor of that State belongs the
honor Of issuing the first proclamation
setting apart day for its suitable obser
vance. Nebra>kas example was quickly
followed by other western states, then by
the eastern, until now larger part of the
State, in the " hole Union have set apart
enc day in the year for the good work of
planting trees and otherwise identifying
the towns. villages and cities Of the coun-
try
The last session of the Maine Legisla
ture passed the following law The Gov
ernor shall annually set apart day in the
spring a. Arhor Day and shall issue pro
cIamatiou recommending that it be obSer
we'd by the people Of this State in the
planting Of trees >Aruh> ana vines. in the
adornment of public ana private grounds,
places ana ways. and in Such other efforts
ana undertakings a. shall be in harmony
with the general character Of a day 50 es-
tahli>hed"
In conformity thorewjth GOV. Bodwell
ha~ appointed Tuesday the 10th day of
MAY next a. Aroor Day, and in his procls-
nation Says
And especially invoke public attention
ID tAc Lrt4, results hich will grow from
"a small Expenditure o1 time and labor de
3 ..I ..+- Sh--1h- and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
Abstracts from Records Of Internal Rev
tDua

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,.-,,..I -l.r.-...l,r,.rf,,, t tho record IT.
..s ..,, 8l,,, certified tx tI,.
,.~.,...- ,......r ar i, au examined copy
-,y.,7, Il, ~, an unofficial witness who made
.<.s,..,.t,.,1,
a< F>rfrr1,x,
Indictment for keeping liquor nuisance.
tttI.. -r.j George ; VIM. a clerk in
Al. o-gc.. of tic. collector Of internal rey.-
aie testified that !.r had the custody Of
,l, lraurL~ and Mad made true copy
rbrrplra!a If certain nalue. This copy
aa> admitted T.. Show that the defendant
l.ad rraeGre. q license a. retail liquor
,ealus. and Tie defendant alleged excep-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
A. H. Norris,
No. 9. Main Street.
Sedgwick.

sedg~i,k
Rev. G. W +. Hill of St George
preached in the Baptist church. on the
Sabbath of April l.. Topic, Power in
United PRAYER" -Nath. Is 1920, Chap
Ell builders concert in the evening; collec-
ton s., 80. to be used in home mission
work in the west
A Young Mems Reading Room Associa-
ton has been organized in this village.
Geo. Byard. President. room for the
purpose is being fitted mp in the Watson
building near Hcrrick, Smith Cos. store.
on the evening of the Pend inst, the
friends Of Rev. &, +. Harden. now pastor
at Hebron, Me, formerly pastor 81 the
Nedgwick Baptist church, gathered al the
Scdgwick parsonage, To celebrate ms
fortv->eventh birthday Nincty-thrce were
present, and after an hour or 80 spent in
singing and social intercourse, Rev +.
A Davis in behalf Of the as>cmhlagc pre-
scented 10 Mr. Harden a slight token Of eS-
teen and remembrance, consisting OF
.u,l set OF ''Gcikes Hours with the Bible.
volumes and Dumluond's Natural
Laws in the Spiritual World" and another
useful present. Nh Harden j. native
Of Hancock County, and although grad
uatc Of Crozicr Theological Seminary in
Pennsylvania and for & considerable time
pastor in West Philadelphia he tnsik
returned 10 his own state u 10 hi> life
work A reward for his choice Of field
and spiritual ana intellectual ctfor; as
State Missionary he witnessed the working
Of tho Holy Spirit through his preaching
in the remarkable revival III this county
In the wears Of So and 1875 lie knows
the lay Of the land in religious work al
every point in tho county. i an ahlr adNi>-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

Though Col. Lamont denies its truth,
the story is still circulated that President
Cleveland declines in advance second
nomination to the presidency. Below will
be found an apt illustration of the posi-
ton:
The following conversation by telephone,
it is said. has recently taken place between
the President and Miss Democracy with
reference to the campaign Of 1883
Your candidate cannot be-"
Nobody axed YOU. sir" said she.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
April 25.
SIAiAC.
G0uids5oro.

GOGIdsbOr0.
The Union church society have their bills
out for fair and supper on the evening Of
May second,
The mills are all running at full speed,
School begins to-day in this, 10th dis
trct: teacher, Miss Hatch OF Castine.
The BAY View house adyertise> TO have
a grand ball May night
Bad colds this spring are the rule and
mump> the exception.
The ponds are solid with ice at this writ
ing.
Deer have been seen in our fields and by
WAYS frequently this spring. With less
dogs they would become quite nelghDorly-
April %. PAT
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

Our Southwest Harbor correspondent
writes us as follows: The Sunday School con-
cert at the new church, Sunday evening, April
II, was decided success, the program, which
! have been unable to obtain, a very pleasing
one, consisting of prayer, professional march
hymn, choir music, responsive reading, single
several classes, in which the well trained
voices were as sweet and fresh ss the beautiful
flowers by which they were surrounded, In
the class wearing the butterfly and initial ia
vors, many missed the lovely face and clear
tones of little Lu Lawton. kept at home by
illness. but her place was nicely filled by Harry
Ross, while the conductor, the Rev. Mr.. Red
lon. raised ripple of mirth by announcing :
"Alternate Rotations by band of seven little
girls, one of whom is a boy" The Baptist
minister, Mr.. Doane from Oceanyille, was
preseat with bis wife and made brief but
pleasant remarks.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
FARM FOR SALE.

The Leroy Hill farm At Brimmer's Bridge In
Ellsworth. viii be sold alta bargain, with stock
and farming tools If desired. said farm has
yearly annuity Of thirty-two dollars. it Is within
Two miles Of depot and post-office. The owner De
sires 10 change climate on account of poor health
For further particulars inquire on premises
I'm MRS. FANNIE II. GRAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

-Commander-in- Chief Fairchild has is
sued an order 10 the Grand Army Posts,
requesting them not to comply with any
request for their opinions as post on any
subject unless such action shall have the
approval of the national and department
headquarters. The above is exactly as it
should be. as it is manifestly improper for
Grand Army Posts a. posts to express
opipions to those who NAV want them for
political OF other purposes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

A large line of lustra velvet telling
lust received. There are many new
shades we would like to show you, as
we like to show our goods and shall
deem it a privilege and a pleasure to
show YOU through the stock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
SHERIFF'S SALE.

HANCOCK S.
Taken on execution this 18th day OF April A
L D., lss7, and will be sold al public auction, at
the Office of Geo II. Warren, in Castlue, on the
9th day OF May, A. ID, leS1 at ten O'Clock In the
forenoon, all the right title and interest which
Melville Gray has in and 10 the following descr1o-
ed real estate situated in the town of Penobscot,
county of Hancock, to wit certain lot or parcel
Of land, situated In the town Of Penobscot and
bounded and described as follows, TO wit Be
ginning at corner the southeasterly line OF land
Of George Marks and n0rth~asterlv line Of lot No
Il thence south 81 West - rods; thence south 81
East to the county road thence on said road north
erly 81 rods; thence North So West rods 10
the first mentioned bound, containing - acres
more or less.
Also one undivided half of a certain lot or par
Gel of land situated in said town Of Penobscot and
bounded and described as follows, TO wit; Be
ginning at and bounded Northerly by lot No. II;
thence running 80 rods it being the northerly half
of lot No. IL, containing 20 acres excepting about
acres on the Fast side of the OK Horn stream,so-
called.
Also one half of lot No. Go, beginning 50 rods;
thence South 54e East to the OK Horn stream;
thence northery tol land Of Sylvanus Gray; thence
North 81 West to the of lot No. Il thence
south So West till it strikes the corner Of lot No.
6G, together with all the buildings thereon.
JOHN +. REA, Deputy Sheriff.
Casino, tpril l6, leS7. 3wl4
Ip,Nf'IS II " ERCIFE SPHkcI-F ADAMS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28
House fer Sale !

NTEAR Garland Hill suitable for small family
IN Water in house. Garden with ten different
fruits Terms easy. Inquire at house, or Of
George Perkins or (. ii. Greely
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-04-28

Jacob Y. Cottrefl, prominent ship
builder. of Belfast died the 18th. aged %.
He was a widely known and highly respect
ed citizen and has held offices OF trust IN
the CITY and county,